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Banana Apple Bread

Growing up, I often sang that nursery rhyme Apples and Bananas with the well known line:

I like to eat, eat, eat apples and bananas!

Twenty or so years later, I can definitively say that I still like to “eat, eat, eat” apples and bananas! Especially in the form of a super moist quick bread with a crusty and sweet top! After a day trip to an apple farm upstate a few weeks ago, I have been both blessed and cursed by an abundant supply of apples taking up all of my refrigerator space, and despite my (and my roommate’s and my fiancé’s) best efforts, the apple supply seemed to be ever persistent.

There’s only so many apple pies that you can bake, right? So when I had a batch of bananas start to brown, it seemed like the perfect opportunity to unite these two nursery rhyme fruits into a tasty treat! I promise you, this is a recipe to lean on when you’re looking to spice up the ol’ banana bread recipe :)

Every slice of this heavenly banana apple bread is packed with chunks of naturally sweet apple, giving a little texture surprise in every bite! Luckily for me—or rather my co-workers who benefited from my taking it to work—I had enough ripened banana to make TWO batches, one in the traditional loaf and another in an 8″ round. And you know what? I really liked how the round quick bread turned out.. perhaps in part because there was more of that sugary crust to go around!

Have you ever bucked the traditional “loaf pan” in favor of a differently shaped quick bread? I’d be happy to hear your thoughts on the pros and cons of each!

For those who celebrate, I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday! It’s back to the grind for many of us come tomorrow, but stay tuned—there’s a few exciting changes in store for penny for her thoughts!
-E

Banana Apple Bread

2016-11-23 01:14:44

A delightfully moist and naturally sweet banana bread with a crisp crust, studded with a generous portion of baked apple pieces! It makes for a perfect breakfast or anytime snack all-year round!

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Hi, I am Eunice!

I'm currently a New Yorker--but a Californian at heart--with a strong interest in food and everyday fashion. Here is where I catalog some of my creative ventures, so thanks for joining me and visiting the blog!